he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." James 1:8
If one part of a person is set on God and the other is set on this world, there will be conflict within. In fact Matthew 6:24 says. No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. There will come a time when they make opposing demands, and when that happens who are you going to go with? Satan uses many ways to distract and prevent us from making right decisions, and he does this within our mind, the battlefield. The mind is where satan plays out every battle in our lives. WE must have Gods wisdom to over ride satan’s lies, remember For God is not the author of confusion but of peace. Confusion comes of the devil, because there is no truth in him. He is a liar and a thief, and he will always try and confuse, confound, and mislead us. We can overcome confusion through the Word, and through the Blood of our precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we start a new month lets take extra precautions on our decision making of our every day life decisions, that we base it on our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and His promises. Not satan’s lies.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK
Monday, October 31, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Flee Problem
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. - 1 Timothy 6:11
Fleas are often associated with animals. They are pesky little critters that gnaw away at animals causing them to bite and scratch themselves because of the irritating itches and bites they receive from those fleas. But if there's one thing that every Christian should have, it's a flee problem! We should flee from pride, disputing, arguing, envy, strife, insulting, evil, lusts, immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, witchcraft, jealousy and all types of drunkenness and carousing! Those are the real things in life that gnaw away at your peace, joy and happiness. Those things are of the devil and the sure way to get rid of them and him is to submit yourself to the Lord, then the devil will flee from you! Yes, every Christian should have a flee problem - fleeing from the works of the devil, and making the devil flee from you!
Have A Blessed Weekend
Fleas are often associated with animals. They are pesky little critters that gnaw away at animals causing them to bite and scratch themselves because of the irritating itches and bites they receive from those fleas. But if there's one thing that every Christian should have, it's a flee problem! We should flee from pride, disputing, arguing, envy, strife, insulting, evil, lusts, immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, witchcraft, jealousy and all types of drunkenness and carousing! Those are the real things in life that gnaw away at your peace, joy and happiness. Those things are of the devil and the sure way to get rid of them and him is to submit yourself to the Lord, then the devil will flee from you! Yes, every Christian should have a flee problem - fleeing from the works of the devil, and making the devil flee from you!
Have A Blessed Weekend
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
God Is A Good God!
If anyone attacks you, don't for a moment suppose that I sent them, and if any should attack, nothing will come of it. - Isaiah 54:15
Have you ever had something bad happen to you, but then it worked out for the better in the end? We all have. God has promised that He will always work things to the good when bad things happen. He will restore double for what the enemy has stolen. If anyone attacks or comes against you, nothing will come of it. So, if God is the one who is working things to the good, the one doing the restoring and causing nothing to come of an attack against you, then who is causing all this to happen in the first place? Once again, we go back to John 10:10 - Jesus said it's the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy. In other words, it's the devil. It is the goodness of God that causes people to turn their lives around and follow Him. There is no such thing as a "blessing in disguise." Do we really believe that God is so conniving, sneaky and full of trickery that He would disguise a blessing that He has already spelled out for us in black and white in His word? NO! He did promise though, that when the enemy comes against us, He will always provide a way of escape; He will always turn it around and make something good of it; He will always give us double for our trouble, or just simply erase it. If there is a lesson to be learned from it, it is this: God is a good god! He's good all the time, and He doesn't have to break your leg, run you over in the street or steal your truck to prove it!
Have A Blessed Day
Have you ever had something bad happen to you, but then it worked out for the better in the end? We all have. God has promised that He will always work things to the good when bad things happen. He will restore double for what the enemy has stolen. If anyone attacks or comes against you, nothing will come of it. So, if God is the one who is working things to the good, the one doing the restoring and causing nothing to come of an attack against you, then who is causing all this to happen in the first place? Once again, we go back to John 10:10 - Jesus said it's the thief who comes to steal, kill and destroy. In other words, it's the devil. It is the goodness of God that causes people to turn their lives around and follow Him. There is no such thing as a "blessing in disguise." Do we really believe that God is so conniving, sneaky and full of trickery that He would disguise a blessing that He has already spelled out for us in black and white in His word? NO! He did promise though, that when the enemy comes against us, He will always provide a way of escape; He will always turn it around and make something good of it; He will always give us double for our trouble, or just simply erase it. If there is a lesson to be learned from it, it is this: God is a good god! He's good all the time, and He doesn't have to break your leg, run you over in the street or steal your truck to prove it!
Have A Blessed Day
Monday, October 24, 2011
What Do You Pursue
1 Peter 2:9-12 The Message But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do his work and speak out for him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference he made for you—from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. Friends, this world is not your home, so don't make yourselves cozy in it. Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul. Live an exemplary life among the natives so that your actions will refute their prejudices. Then they'll be won over to God's side and be there to join in the celebration when he arrives.
Do you pursue The American Dream or The Kingdom of God?
What is the American Dream? Does it extend its roots as far back as the Declaration of Independence wherein we read about “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?” Is the concept of the American dream something that has transformed over time? And finally—is it a dream we as Christians embrace? Peter would remind us that our residence is not of this world but that we are citizens of another kingdom. As such, our first allegiance is to the Kingdom of God, and our first desire is to be for His Kingdom to advance. Dear Christian brother and sister, look around. How many do you see in pursuit of the American Dream? How many do you see in pursuit of the Kingdom’s Reality? And finally—what do you pursue?
Have A Blessed Day
Do you pursue The American Dream or The Kingdom of God?
What is the American Dream? Does it extend its roots as far back as the Declaration of Independence wherein we read about “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?” Is the concept of the American dream something that has transformed over time? And finally—is it a dream we as Christians embrace? Peter would remind us that our residence is not of this world but that we are citizens of another kingdom. As such, our first allegiance is to the Kingdom of God, and our first desire is to be for His Kingdom to advance. Dear Christian brother and sister, look around. How many do you see in pursuit of the American Dream? How many do you see in pursuit of the Kingdom’s Reality? And finally—what do you pursue?
Have A Blessed Day
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Stand Firm
2 Thessalonians 2:15 Amplified Bible So then, brethren, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions and instructions which you were taught by us, whether by our word of mouth or by letter.
There are no gray areas with God, it is cut-and-dry, on or off, black or white. A person is either for Him or against Him. Jesus said you will know them by their fruits. Actions speak louder than words, and words, when they are spoken will reveal the issues of the heart. When you stand for what God stands for, you can never go wrong. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all the necessities of life will be added unto you. God has proven over and over in His word that when a nation turns to Him and does what is right, He causes the blessings to flow upon the people. This same principle works in all aspects of life, be it the workplace, school, government or the church committee. Stand up for what is right in the sight of God, and He will always cause you to triumph!
Have A Blessed Weekend
There are no gray areas with God, it is cut-and-dry, on or off, black or white. A person is either for Him or against Him. Jesus said you will know them by their fruits. Actions speak louder than words, and words, when they are spoken will reveal the issues of the heart. When you stand for what God stands for, you can never go wrong. Seek first the Kingdom of God and all the necessities of life will be added unto you. God has proven over and over in His word that when a nation turns to Him and does what is right, He causes the blessings to flow upon the people. This same principle works in all aspects of life, be it the workplace, school, government or the church committee. Stand up for what is right in the sight of God, and He will always cause you to triumph!
Have A Blessed Weekend
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Power Of The Light
Take no part in and have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds and enterprises of darkness, but instead [let your lives be so in contrast as to] expose and reprove and convict them. For it is a shame even to speak of or mention the things that [such people] practice in secret. But when anything is exposed and reproved by the light, it is made visible and clear; and where everything is visible and clear there is light. - Ephesians 5:11-13
It is not condemning words, but godly actions and lifestyles that expose the "fruitless deeds of darkness". It is the light of Christ in what we do that causes people to see that there is a better way. People are not going to come to Christ by hearing bitter words of hate about how wrong and sinful they are. Jesus said to go and preach the good news, and the end will come when that good news is preached with demonstration. It is seeing and understanding the goodness of God that brings people to repentance. It is the light of Christ shining through you that exposes, reproves and makes things visible and clear. Self-righteous attitudes and condemning speech only bring offense and division. You have the light of Christ. Let it shine through you
Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisers
It is not condemning words, but godly actions and lifestyles that expose the "fruitless deeds of darkness". It is the light of Christ in what we do that causes people to see that there is a better way. People are not going to come to Christ by hearing bitter words of hate about how wrong and sinful they are. Jesus said to go and preach the good news, and the end will come when that good news is preached with demonstration. It is seeing and understanding the goodness of God that brings people to repentance. It is the light of Christ shining through you that exposes, reproves and makes things visible and clear. Self-righteous attitudes and condemning speech only bring offense and division. You have the light of Christ. Let it shine through you
Many folks want to serve God, But only as advisers
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Daily Bread
Give us each day our daily bread - Luke 11:3
Your spirit needs feeding daily just like your body does. 1 Peter 2:2 says to desire the pure milk of the Word so that you may grow. You will only grow spiritually if you spend time reading God's word. A person can't live a healthy productive life by only eating one meal a month, or just at Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. If your physical body only received food 3 times a year, you would die. Likewise, if your spirit is only fed a few times a year, you will never grow in spiritual things. If you're having a hard time understanding the will of God, hearing His voice, knowing what His plan for your life is or staying full of joy and peace, the best place to start is by spending time reading and studying God's word and strengthening your relationship with Him. One sermon a week is no more beneficial than one meal a week. It may keep you alive, but true nourishment that results in growth comes from eating every day. If your life seems to be nothing more than a series of ups and downs, highs and lows and emotional roller coasters, break out of that prison by keeping yourself charged up with daily bread from the Word of God.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Your spirit needs feeding daily just like your body does. 1 Peter 2:2 says to desire the pure milk of the Word so that you may grow. You will only grow spiritually if you spend time reading God's word. A person can't live a healthy productive life by only eating one meal a month, or just at Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. If your physical body only received food 3 times a year, you would die. Likewise, if your spirit is only fed a few times a year, you will never grow in spiritual things. If you're having a hard time understanding the will of God, hearing His voice, knowing what His plan for your life is or staying full of joy and peace, the best place to start is by spending time reading and studying God's word and strengthening your relationship with Him. One sermon a week is no more beneficial than one meal a week. It may keep you alive, but true nourishment that results in growth comes from eating every day. If your life seems to be nothing more than a series of ups and downs, highs and lows and emotional roller coasters, break out of that prison by keeping yourself charged up with daily bread from the Word of God.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
A Satisfied Life
I want you to know, brethren, that many times I have planned and intended to come to you, though thus far I have been hindered and prevented… - Romans 1:13. 1 Corinthians 13:12 tells us that now we see things dimly, as in a mirror, but someday we will see clearly and understand how God answered our prayers.
Have you ever prayed and thought that it was unanswered? Have you ever desired something and it seemed that God is always saying no? Have you read things in the bible where Jesus said to ask anything and it will be done for you, so you did and it didn't come to pass? Well it may not be that God is withholding something from you as much as it may be that God is withholding you from something. He may be holding you back from danger, disappointment, loss, or the schemes of the devil. It could be just a matter of the timing is not right. Or it could be that you are basing your peace, happiness, joy and contentment on something or someone other than Jesus. For instance, if you are putting all your hope and basing your happiness on getting a big new TV, that is a false sense of hope and joy. When the new wears off, you'll be right back where you are now. Your life will be like a roller coaster, up one day and down the next, looking for the next something or someone to make you happy. However, when you put all your hope and trust in Jesus, and make Him the source of your peace, joy and happiness, you can live a life that is full of peace and joy no matter what you have or don't have. When you delight yourself in the Lord, making Him your peace, joy, security and hope, you can live a satisfied life content in all things
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Have you ever prayed and thought that it was unanswered? Have you ever desired something and it seemed that God is always saying no? Have you read things in the bible where Jesus said to ask anything and it will be done for you, so you did and it didn't come to pass? Well it may not be that God is withholding something from you as much as it may be that God is withholding you from something. He may be holding you back from danger, disappointment, loss, or the schemes of the devil. It could be just a matter of the timing is not right. Or it could be that you are basing your peace, happiness, joy and contentment on something or someone other than Jesus. For instance, if you are putting all your hope and basing your happiness on getting a big new TV, that is a false sense of hope and joy. When the new wears off, you'll be right back where you are now. Your life will be like a roller coaster, up one day and down the next, looking for the next something or someone to make you happy. However, when you put all your hope and trust in Jesus, and make Him the source of your peace, joy and happiness, you can live a life that is full of peace and joy no matter what you have or don't have. When you delight yourself in the Lord, making Him your peace, joy, security and hope, you can live a satisfied life content in all things
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
The Sword Of The Spirit
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword - Hebrews 4:12
The word of God, the bible, is the sword of the spirit. (Ephesians 6:17)
It is a double edged sword. One edge is used to cut the devil and his cohorts. It is used for spiritual warfare. Jesus gave us this example in Luke 4. With every lie and temptation the devil brings you, there is a truth in the word of God to speak back to him and cut him to pieces with. Speaking the word of God out loud is not just some from of mind control or positive thinking, it is actually a spiritual weapon that is powerful for bringing down strongholds and resisting the devil. The other edge of that sword is for you. It cuts down past the bone and marrow judging the thoughts and intentions of the heart. It reveals things that need to be changed and it is there for correction and instruction in righteousness. Don't neglect to study, learn to handle and use the word of God. It is one of your weapons to help you be triumphant in life!
Have A Blessed Day
The word of God, the bible, is the sword of the spirit. (Ephesians 6:17)
It is a double edged sword. One edge is used to cut the devil and his cohorts. It is used for spiritual warfare. Jesus gave us this example in Luke 4. With every lie and temptation the devil brings you, there is a truth in the word of God to speak back to him and cut him to pieces with. Speaking the word of God out loud is not just some from of mind control or positive thinking, it is actually a spiritual weapon that is powerful for bringing down strongholds and resisting the devil. The other edge of that sword is for you. It cuts down past the bone and marrow judging the thoughts and intentions of the heart. It reveals things that need to be changed and it is there for correction and instruction in righteousness. Don't neglect to study, learn to handle and use the word of God. It is one of your weapons to help you be triumphant in life!
Have A Blessed Day
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Feed On The Word
Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4
If you're going to live a complete and fulfilled life, it's going to take more than natural food. Sure, your body needs natural food to live, but a ham sandwich won't help you through the trials of life any more than a bale of hay will help you be a good horseman. You're going to need wisdom. You're going to need knowledge and understanding. And when you get that wisdom, knowledge and understanding you'll have to put it into action in order to see any results. Whatever you're needing today, find a scripture in the Bible that applies to your situation and stand on that word of God. Thank God for it every day, that He has provided the wisdom, knowledge and understanding you need to be an over-comer in the things that concern you. The word of God is life and it is just as alive today as it was the first time it was spoken and written down. It is true, it is for you and it is for today. Just as you feed your physical body, feed your spirit with the word of God everyday!
Have a Blessed Week
If you're going to live a complete and fulfilled life, it's going to take more than natural food. Sure, your body needs natural food to live, but a ham sandwich won't help you through the trials of life any more than a bale of hay will help you be a good horseman. You're going to need wisdom. You're going to need knowledge and understanding. And when you get that wisdom, knowledge and understanding you'll have to put it into action in order to see any results. Whatever you're needing today, find a scripture in the Bible that applies to your situation and stand on that word of God. Thank God for it every day, that He has provided the wisdom, knowledge and understanding you need to be an over-comer in the things that concern you. The word of God is life and it is just as alive today as it was the first time it was spoken and written down. It is true, it is for you and it is for today. Just as you feed your physical body, feed your spirit with the word of God everyday!
Have a Blessed Week
Monday, October 10, 2011
Reconciliation
If you enter your place of worship and, about to make an offering, you suddenly remember a grudge a friend has against you, abandon your offering, leave immediately, go to this friend and make things right. - Matthew 5:23-24
Some of the keys to reconciliation, or "coming together", is to value people more than things; value people more than your need to be right; value people more than your own personal pride or reputation. Learn to live in peace with others by discerning their needs and building bridges. Many people are at odds with one another simply because of their own personal need to be right when it comes to a difference of opinion. Not everyone is always going to see eye-to-eye on everything. There is nothing wrong with "agreeing to disagree." It really comes down to choosing to love someone and being kind despite a difference of opinion. Does this mean you have to compromise? No. This means that you put love first. Love endures all things, sees the best in all things, hopes all things.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Some of the keys to reconciliation, or "coming together", is to value people more than things; value people more than your need to be right; value people more than your own personal pride or reputation. Learn to live in peace with others by discerning their needs and building bridges. Many people are at odds with one another simply because of their own personal need to be right when it comes to a difference of opinion. Not everyone is always going to see eye-to-eye on everything. There is nothing wrong with "agreeing to disagree." It really comes down to choosing to love someone and being kind despite a difference of opinion. Does this mean you have to compromise? No. This means that you put love first. Love endures all things, sees the best in all things, hopes all things.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Faith - A Positive Response
And because of His glory and excellence, He has given us exceeding great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share His divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. - 2 Peter 1:4
God has given us exceeding great and precious promises, that in Jesus Christ are Yes and Amen! (2 Cor. 1:20) Notice that God is not making promises, as in suggesting that He is going to do something some day; but, He has given promises and they are already done in and through Jesus Christ. In other words, you already have it. In human terms, when someone makes a promise, it is understood that someone is making a pledge towards something that they are going to do some day. When they finally come through on their word, then we say that they have fulfilled their promise to us. This is not necessarily the same thought process we can use with God. He made the promises at one time, but has since fulfilled every promise in and through Jesus Christ and they are given to us through Him! They are provided through grace by faith. Our faith is a positive response to what God has already done and provided through Jesus Christ. If you've struggled through life and have lived one day to the next only by what you feel or see, just following the human desire to call it like you see it; make the choice to determine to live by faith instead. How do you do that? By making the choice to live each moment as a positive response to what God has already done and provided you through Jesus Christ. Instead of saying something like "I'm so broke I can't even pay attention", choose instead to say "God has already provided for all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus, and I am abundantly supplied!" Instead of thinking and saying "That's just the way my luck runs - nothing good ever happens to me", begin to say and believe "I am blessed with every spiritual blessing through Jesus Christ; He surrounds me with His favor and He always causes me to triumph!" God has already done His part. It is up to you to do your part by releasing your faith as a positive response to what God has already done for you.
Have A Blessed Weekend
God has given us exceeding great and precious promises, that in Jesus Christ are Yes and Amen! (2 Cor. 1:20) Notice that God is not making promises, as in suggesting that He is going to do something some day; but, He has given promises and they are already done in and through Jesus Christ. In other words, you already have it. In human terms, when someone makes a promise, it is understood that someone is making a pledge towards something that they are going to do some day. When they finally come through on their word, then we say that they have fulfilled their promise to us. This is not necessarily the same thought process we can use with God. He made the promises at one time, but has since fulfilled every promise in and through Jesus Christ and they are given to us through Him! They are provided through grace by faith. Our faith is a positive response to what God has already done and provided through Jesus Christ. If you've struggled through life and have lived one day to the next only by what you feel or see, just following the human desire to call it like you see it; make the choice to determine to live by faith instead. How do you do that? By making the choice to live each moment as a positive response to what God has already done and provided you through Jesus Christ. Instead of saying something like "I'm so broke I can't even pay attention", choose instead to say "God has already provided for all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus, and I am abundantly supplied!" Instead of thinking and saying "That's just the way my luck runs - nothing good ever happens to me", begin to say and believe "I am blessed with every spiritual blessing through Jesus Christ; He surrounds me with His favor and He always causes me to triumph!" God has already done His part. It is up to you to do your part by releasing your faith as a positive response to what God has already done for you.
Have A Blessed Weekend
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Grace Is Sufficient
To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. - 2 Corinthians 12:7-9
There may be an issue or a situation in your life that you are seeking relief or deliverance from. The good news is, God has already provided everything you will ever need pertaining to life and godliness through Jesus Christ. Things don't always come to pass in an instant. But, God may be telling you today as he told Paul - My grace is sufficient for you to overcome. You may be weak, but in Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, he causes you to overcome. He gives you the strength to be more than a conqueror. God always causes you to triumph, but He will not override your soul (mind, will & emotions). He desires that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers. If your mind, will and emotions are not renewed to the will of God and His promises, you will be hard pressed to overcome. But when your mind is renewed to His promises, and your will is conformed to His will, His grace is more than enough for you to overcome! He promises that as you rely on His grace, His power will be present in you.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
There may be an issue or a situation in your life that you are seeking relief or deliverance from. The good news is, God has already provided everything you will ever need pertaining to life and godliness through Jesus Christ. Things don't always come to pass in an instant. But, God may be telling you today as he told Paul - My grace is sufficient for you to overcome. You may be weak, but in Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, he causes you to overcome. He gives you the strength to be more than a conqueror. God always causes you to triumph, but He will not override your soul (mind, will & emotions). He desires that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers. If your mind, will and emotions are not renewed to the will of God and His promises, you will be hard pressed to overcome. But when your mind is renewed to His promises, and your will is conformed to His will, His grace is more than enough for you to overcome! He promises that as you rely on His grace, His power will be present in you.
It is my prayer that God will Bless you EXCEEDINGLY, ABUNDANTLY, ABOVE ALL YOU CAN ASK OR THINK!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Do Not Worry
Matthew 6:34, NIV: Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
It is often said that worry is sin, so as Christians we do not like to admit when we worry. We may instead call it "concern." Is it a concern that seems to occupy most of my thinking? Is it concern when it is something I can't seem to get out of my head? Maybe it is something that makes it hard for me to concentrate on other things in my life, or maybe something that keeps me up at night. Is that concern? Call it what you want--worry, concern--it doesn't really matter. The fact is, the very things we seek to control soon find a way of controlling us. Christ knew how easily we can get caught up in the cares of this life. And He knew how easily the cares of this life could steal our joy. His words for us are now as they have always been: "do not worry."
Have A Blessed Week
It is often said that worry is sin, so as Christians we do not like to admit when we worry. We may instead call it "concern." Is it a concern that seems to occupy most of my thinking? Is it concern when it is something I can't seem to get out of my head? Maybe it is something that makes it hard for me to concentrate on other things in my life, or maybe something that keeps me up at night. Is that concern? Call it what you want--worry, concern--it doesn't really matter. The fact is, the very things we seek to control soon find a way of controlling us. Christ knew how easily we can get caught up in the cares of this life. And He knew how easily the cares of this life could steal our joy. His words for us are now as they have always been: "do not worry."
Have A Blessed Week
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